Food Safety in Hendon
244 establishments rated · 59.02% with 5 stars
Hendon is an urban area in the London Borough of Barnet, northwest London 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Charing Cross. Hendon was an ancient manor and parish in the county of Middlesex and a former borough, the Municipal Borough of Hendon; it has been part of Greater London since 1965. Hendon falls almost entirely within the NW4 postcode, while the West Hendon part falls in NW9. Colindale to the northwest was once considered part of Hendon but is today separated by the M1 motorway.
Hendon (NW4) is home to 244 rated food establishments in the Barnet area of London. Only 59.02% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Hendon vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Hendon
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Smoke Other catering premises · NW4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 2 | Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery And Preschool School/college/university · NW4 3DE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Bell Lane Primary School School/college/university · NW4 2AS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Shakarah Catering Other catering premises · NW4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 Jul 2022 |
| 5 | GARDEN SUBURB KITCHEN Other catering premises · NW4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Barnet African Caribbean Association Caring Premises · NW4 3TA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Jun 2022 |
| 7 | White Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NW4 2AD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Shake Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NW4 3FP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · NW4 3FY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Abbas Meat Ltd Mobile caterer · NW4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 Jun 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Hendon
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Hendon Rugby Football Club NW4 1RL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 Dec 2025 |
Jantar Polish Deli NW4 2EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 24 Feb 2026 |
Laboratory Spa & Health Club NW4 4TJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 Dec 2025 |
Woodfired Farnardo Pizzeria NW4 1RR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 Feb 2026 |
Dena Food Centre NW4 4DU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 26 Nov 2025 |
Shai Pizza & Coffee NW4 2EL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 Oct 2025 |
Brent Cross Food & Wine NW4 2DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 24 Apr 2024 |
Venezia NW4 1BN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 Mar 2024 |
Toscana NW4 3XP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 Feb 2026 |
Pro Touch SA CIC NW4 3PJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Caring Premises | 13 Aug 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO